Meet Dr. Joaquin Wallace, an accomplished speaker and change-maker who has positively influenced countless lives through his community initiatives and educational outreach. Dr. Wallace's speeches are infused with invaluable life lessons on leadership and empowerment, and his organization, Project Transition Inc., has provided white-collar career opportunities to over a thousand working poor individuals in Alameda County.

As the author of 'Welfare to Work: A Practitioner’s Perspective,' Dr. Wallace presents a blueprint for overcoming poverty by emphasizing skill development. He has also pioneered a "Generational Wealth Model" that promotes financial literacy and wealth-building across generations, encapsulated in his trademarked motto, "Generational Wealth begins with Generational Knowledge" TM.

Dr. Wallace's contributions as a significant African American leader have earned him multiple awards, including the Oakland Chamber's Non-Profit of the Year and recognition from Wells Fargo and other notable foundations.

In addition to his impressive credentials, Dr. Wallace holds degrees in Economics and Marketing and a Doctorate in Public Policy. He and his wife Jamelle reside in Northern California with their daughters Jameelah, Sasha, Kendall, and granddaughter Quinn Jazelle.

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Phone: 510-363-1979